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Kevin W. Davidson
also known as Appleton Trusts and Estates Attorney, Green Bay Estates Lawyer
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Biography
Experienced Life & Legacy Planning attorney in Kaukauna, Appleton, and Green Bay, Lawyer Kevin Davidson is founding member of The Estate Planning Group LLC. We provide comprehensive Life & Legacy Planning to our family and business clients throughout the Fox River Valley, northeast Wisconsin, and beyond.
The firm's practice areas focus on protecting families, their wealth and their legacies in the event of tragedy and death through thoughtful application of wills, trusts and estate planning, asset proctection planning, business succession planning, and probate avoidance.
"Our approach is different than traditional law firms - we build relationships with our client family." We help families plan for an uncertain future so they can stop worrying and start living.
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 19 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
The Estate Planning Group / Davidson Law Office, LLP
120 E. 4th Street, Kaukauna, WI, 54130-2409
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Waushara County, Wautoma, WI
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Oconto County, Oconto, WI
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Green Lake, WI
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Marquette County, Montello, WI
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Hortonville, WI
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Black Creek, WI
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Kevin W. Davidson's Reviews
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Posted by Greg | June 20, 2013
Financial Advisor
Kevin has been very good with my clients, helping them get honest and easy to understand estate planning techniques implemented for themselves and families. Very reasonably priced and very quick at getting planning documents established. I would recommend him to anyone!
Posted by anonymous | March 1, 2012
Honest Reliable
Kevin is always friendly and easy to talk to. He helps us with any questions or problems we may have and sets up any appointment we need in a very timely manner. Recently we had many questions of admitting an elderly parent to a private assisted living facility and he was also willing to do a co...
Posted by anonymous | January 7, 2009
Highly Recommend
Mr. Davidson handled several cases for me, including estate planning and corporate formation. He is supremely competent and very conscientious. He is very thorough in researching the specifics of each case and does a superb job of explaining options in layman's terms. I have worked with many attorney...
Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2008
Manager
Attorney Kevin Davidson handeled our case with integrity , professionalism, and competency . Fees were reasonable. We are very satisfied and would definitely recommend his services.
Posted by DESIREE | July 24, 2008
HE GETS THE JOB DONE
I met Mr. Davidson via phone several months ago. I expressed my situation and he jumped right in and began to resolve the issue. It took a little longer than we expected because the other side did not respond in a timely manner, but he stayed on top of the situation. We did get the results we want...
Kevin W. Davidson's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Kevin cares about his clients and the profession in general. When my clients need a lawyer who practices in estate planning i refer Kevin without hesitation."
"Attorney Davidson and I belong to a national legal organizations together and I have learned a lot about Wisconsin law and client services from him."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Kevin and I have gotten to know each other through national solo attorney list-serve as well as on Twitter. I would not hesitate to refer cases in the Kaukauna area to him."
"Kevin and I are members of a national list-serve, and his comments are thoughtful and helpful. I would gladly refer cases in the Kaukauna area to him."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Davidson's work. Through our acquaintance in several attorney peer networks, I have come to know Mr. Davidson as a quality attorney who will work hard for his clients."
"I endorse Mr. Davidson. We met on several attorney list serves and believe him to be a wealth of knowledge and dedicated to his practice and clients."
"I know Kevin from multiple national list-serves. Kevin has always offered intelligent and helpful assistance with legal subjects that have aided my own practice of law. I endorse him and his practice."
"I endorse Mr. Davidson’s work. We met on various attorney list serves and I have always found him to be extremely helpful."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I am active on various attorney chat groups with Kevin, and his enthusiasm for law practice and his clients is obvious."
"Kevin is an intelligent guy; I endorse his work."
"I know Kevin through our interactions on attorney-to-attorney forums and sharing our ideas. If I had a client in need of a Wisconsin business lawyer, my first call would be to Kevin Davidson."
"Mr. Davidson is the only Wisconsin attorney I would ever refer any of my clients to."
"I know Kevin through a couple of national e-mail discussion lists for lawyers. He is helpful to his fellow lawyers across the country and is an asset to the legal profession."
"I have had conversations with Mr. Davidson on a national network of attorneys. His knowledge, skills and enthusiasm for helping clients are apparent from his communications, and will greatly benefit clients looking for legal services."
"Kevin and I have overlapping practice areas at opposite ends of the Fox Valley. He has impressed me with his no-nonsense, straightforward analysis of legal issues. His experience running his own business is an invaluable asset to an attorney whose practice includes business issues, real estate and construction, estate planning and elderlaw."
"Kevin W. Davidson is a valued colleague I have gotten to know through two professional organizations. Kevin is innovative and responsive to his client's needs. As a "main street lawyer," Kevin is approachable and responsive to his client's needs. I happily endorse Kevin and encourage those with legal concerns in the Appleton area to give him a call."
"I know Kevin through our participation in a national listserve for lawyers. Kevin is a valuable member of the list, providing knowledgeable and professional advice and support for other members. I would not hesitate to refer a potential client to Kevin."
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Experience
Honors
2020
A+ Superior Lawyer Rating, The National Advocates
2018
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2016
Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2006
Senior Claims Law Associate Gold, American Education Institute
2005
Senior Claims Law Associate Silver, American Education Institute
Work Experience
2012 - Present
City Attorney, City of Kaukauna
2007 - Present
Senior Counsel, The Estate Planning Group, LLC
2006 - 2007
Litigation Associate, Litchfield Cavo LLP
Associations
2015 - Present
Personal Family Lawyer - New Law Business ModelMember
2015 - 2016
Family Business Lawyer - New Law Business ModelMember
2011 - 2013
Wealth CounselMember
2010 - 2014
Calumet County Bar AssociationPresident
2009 - 2010
Calumet County Bar AssociationVice President
Sample of Legal Cases
Voldsness v. Society Insurance Company, et. al.
Settlement $40,000 - 10X insurance company's "final offer" of $4,000
Gremminger v. American Family Insurance, et. al.
Settlement $350,000 - 150% of insurance company's pre-litigation "final offer" of $200,000 .
State of Wisconsin v. River Island Investments
All charges against client dismissed.
Education
2006
Marquette University Law School
law
2001
Marquette University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Fall Family Education Series
Guardianship Workshop
2016
Estate Planning For Business Owners
Estate Planning For Business Owners
2016
Estate Planning 101
Estate Planning 101
2016
Brown County Library Adult Education Series
Life & Legacy Planning
2015
The Family Trust Seminars
Anatomy of a Comprehensive Family Trust Plan
2015
The Family Trust Seminar
Wills, Trusts, Probate and Basic Family Estate Planning
2015
Family Estate Planning Education Series
The Trustee's Role in a Family Trust
2015
Family Estate Planning Education Series
Wills, Trusts & Probate - What's the Difference?
2015
Family Asset Protection
Nursing Home Spend Down - Saving Your Assets
2014
Retirement Elevated (adult eductation curiculum)
Estate Planning For Retirees
2011
WTAQ Radio, On Your Retirement
guest host on Estate and Asset Protection Planning
2008
National Law Day 2008
50th Anniversary of Law Day / Rule of Law and Due Process Rights
Publications
2011
Appleton Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning blog
$10 Million 2011 Estate Tax Exemption Applicable To Widows and Widowers Without Need For By-Pass Trust
2011
Appleton Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning blog
2011 Estate Tax - Estate Taxes Back In Effect After 2010 Absence
2010
Appleton Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Blog
Offshore Limited Liability Company For Advanced Asset Protection
2010
Appleton Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning blog
Time To Take Steps Toward Asset Protection
2009
Wisconsin Insurance Law Blog
Buyer Beware - There's A Lien On The Building I Just Bought?
2009
Green Bay Wills Trusts & Estate Planning
Four Key Documents for Family Security
2008
Wisconsin Insurance Law Blog / TotallyHer.com
Should You Make a Revocable Trust Part of Your Estate Plan
2008
Wisconsin Insurance Law Blog
Business Liabilities and Indemnity Clauses
2008
Wisconsin Insurance Law Blog
When Do It Yourself Asset Protection Goes Wrong
2007
Perspectives on Legal Happenings in Wisconsin
Jewelry Loss Covered Under Homeowners Policy?
2007
Wisconsin Insurance Law Blog
Felony Inurance Fraud As Easy As 1-2-3
2007
Wisconsin Lawyer
Review: Legal Guide To Home Renovation: Everything You Need To Know About the Law and Insurance, Permits and Contracts, by Robert Yates, ABA Publishing, 2006.
2005
2005
2004
Wisconsin Lawyer
Review: Achieving Environmental Excellence: Integrating P2 and EMS to Inrease Profits, by Avrom Bendavid-Val & Dr. Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff, ABS Consulting, 2003.
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can my landlord charge for carpet replacement? There was no attempt at cleaning.
03 Mar 2012
Q&A
I have a question on LLC. I want to put my car into the LLC to keep it different than in my personal name.
29 Feb 2012
Q&A
How much can i sue for a discrimination lawsuit? I have already filed a complaint with the EEOC.
02 Mar 2012
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
How to Place a Valid Construction Lien in Wisconsin
10 Jan 2009
Legal Guide
Insurance Fraud Statutes in Wisconsin
05 Nov 2008
Legal Guide
Considerations For Establishing an Offshore Enterprise
19 Aug 2008